Malapka’s novel, The Village Boy, is a political and
social satire that explores some very serious themes in a
fictional way. Written in a reverse narrative style, the novel
tells the story of Flomo Tuotaa Gadei, a sort of boy genius
from the twin communities of Zie Woba and Zie Mazu. The Village
Boy is a work of fiction. However, the strength of the work
lie in the realism that comes through the words, sentences,
paragraphs and chapters you are about to read. This novel
is compelling, and is a must for those interested in fine
literature. C. William Allen, Virginia State University,
Petersburg